Protecting Merchandise

Although sensor tags are enough of a deterrent for some people to prevent them from stealing, this is not the case in every situation. A store should have several different security measures in place, to prevent theft from happening in their store. Every store has losses, but the goal is to minimize the amount your store loses each year. Here are a few ways to protect the merchandise in your store:

Barcode Tags

Barcode sensor tags are used to do quick inventories for different products throughout your store. They would not replace clothing security tags but rather be a quick way to make sure there are no dramatic changes in inventory numbers throughout the day.

Posting Signs

Taking the time to walk around the store and post anti-theft signs can deter people from thinking about stealing something. Store owners should also write something about security cameras on their signs. 

Lock Up Items on Display

A common theft sensor or lock device used for display items is a peg hook lock. These locks allow you to secure items on display because the only way to remove the lock is by using a strong magnet. 

Security Cameras

Cameras are not a type of theft sensor but will certainly help when you are trying to figure out if people are stealing stuff. Security cameras can not only catch people stealing at that moment, but also provide evidence for a case later.



EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance)

This is the most popular theft prevention tactic used in stores because you simply place clothing security tags and sensor tags on all the clothing and other merchandise throughout the store, and the EAS system does the rest. Anyone who attempts to leave the store with a tagged item will set off the alarm as they go out the door.